by - July 16, 2013 8:43 pm
Fidelity to add 150-200 jobs in Little Rock
Fidelity National Information Services appears poised to add 150 new jobs and invest $3 million at its campus in west Little Rock. A resolution on the city of Little Rock…
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by - July 16, 2013 6:23 pm
Pork virus: No real impact to prices expected
The Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, also known as PED, that has infected swine farms in Arkansas and 13 other states is not expected to have a major impact on hog…
by - July 16, 2013 5:06 pm
Entrepreneurial system takes root in Arkansas
You’ve got 60 seconds to pitch your business idea to a few hundred audience members. If they like yours more than others, you’ll get a cash prize. You’ll get a…
by - July 16, 2013 3:30 pm
Northwest Health announces staff additions
Northwest Heath System announced the appointment of Pamela German Hill as its new market chief financial officer, joining the hospital on July 1. Hill has more than 15 years…
by - July 16, 2013 2:33 pm
J.B. Hunt Reports Earnings for Second Quarter
Company reported net earnings of $87.7 million, compared to $80.5 million in second quarter 2012.
by - July 16, 2013 1:37 pm
Ronald McDonald Family Room opens in Rogers
It’s been nearly two years in the making, a true labor of love by a handful local leaders and health care advocates, but the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mercy…
by - July 16, 2013 10:03 am
Selling to Sam’s Club may open other doors
Getting product into a Sam’s Club is no easy feat for most small volume suppliers, but those who do make a connection say it has launched other successes. Blake Pointer,…
by - July 15, 2013 6:29 pm
June retail sales indicate modest growth
Consumer spending and retail sales ended the second quarter on a soft note, indicating that economic growth and acceleration has weakened, according to the National Retail Federation. June retail sales,…
by - July 15, 2013 5:11 pm
Closure possible for Workers’ Comp sites in Fort Smith, NWA
Employees needing to file compensation claims may have a longer commute to do so starting next summer. According to a letter to Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders, the Arkansas Workers'…
by - July 15, 2013 3:04 pm
Ross claims record with $1.97 million quarter
At least one record has fallen today (July 15) as candidates filed second quarter fundraising reports from federal offices all the way down to races for state house and state…
by - July 15, 2013 2:18 pm
J.B. Hunt missed the mark, despite solid profits
J.B. Hunt Transport Services posted solid financial results for its second quarter ending June 30, though it slightly missed the guidance set by Wall Street analysts. The Lowell-based transport company…
by - July 15, 2013 1:55 pm
Signature Bank announces staff additions, changes
Ryan Dagley has returned to Fayetteville-based Signature Bank as a senior vice president and loan manager for the Bentonville bank. Bank officials also on Monday (July 15) announced promotions of…
by - July 15, 2013 1:21 pm
Nine named to University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
Nine former University of Arkansas student-athletes will be inducted as members of the 2013 class of the UA Sports Hall of Honor this August. The honorees include two of the…
by - July 15, 2013 1:05 pm
Cotton defends farm bill vote, talks immigration
U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle and the Congressman for Arkansas’ 4th District, says his tough stance calling for farming and immigration reforms is his way of responding to constituent concerns….
by - July 15, 2013 12:46 pm
Residential market rallies through first half of 2013
The local real estate market has picked up steam this year rallying to the best results since the 2008 recession, according to local agents. June was no exception with agents…
by - July 15, 2013 12:37 pm
Secretary of State partially responds to FOIA action
A Freedom of Information Act request filed with Secretary of State Mark Martin's office on June 2 has partially been fulfilled, but not before a lawsuit was filed to compel…
by - July 15, 2013 9:00 am
AT&T to acquire Cricket
AT&T said last week it plans to acquire Leap Wireless, parent company of the Cricket brand, with an offer of $15 per share in cash (about $1.2 billion). Under the…
by - July 14, 2013 8:51 pm
Dick and Jane and Tom Cotton
In the fall of 1960, I became friends with a pair of All-American looking kids and their daily activities. Their names were Dick and Jane. Dick had dark brown hair,…
by - July 14, 2013 8:39 pm
Arkansas Medicaid growth rate slows to historic level
Arkansas’ Medicaid program saw a marked slowdown in spending growth compared to the previous year, and state officials said the most recently concluded fiscal year produced the lowest annual growth…
by - July 14, 2013 12:04 pm
Firefly Fling draws hundreds to the Botanical Garden
Hundreds of families celebrated nature Saturday (July 13) at the Firefly Fling, the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks annual summer festival. Grown-ups and kids alike enjoyed food, healthy smoothies, hands-on-nature…